Dear Community,

I finally found some toilet paper after all the stores around us are sold out. Then I came home to discover this. Classic 2020.

I'm seeing the expression "Stay positive, test negative" everywhere. We're in full lockdown, but I'm feeling hopeful with the new administration and vaccines on the way.

Hope to see you at our last ZoomChallahBake of 2020 on Friday. Holiday gift ideas, events, films, and podcasts to keep you going below.

xo,

Tiffany

Challah-day ZoomChallahBake December 18

Fundraiser for SF Food Bank & Glide

We're excited for our last ZoomChallahBake of 2020, this Friday December 18, 10 am PT/ 1 pm ET. It's a special holiday ChallahBake with acclaimed San Francisco challah bakers Irving and Benny Greisman. For those who are able, we'll be inviting holiday donations to SF Food Bank and Glide. Register for ZoomChallahBake here.

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS

A Promised Land by Barack Obama

I just ordered this first volume of Obama's presidential memoirs. I love his writing and his self-reflective nature, and can't wait wait to read. I've only heard rave reviews. Learn more here.

Keep Scrolling Till You Feel Something

This book is so good. It's a laugh-out-loud, must-own encyclopedic collection of the best of McSweeney's Internet Tendency. Learn more and order here.

I Dissent Board Game

I got this for Odessa and she loves it. Hilarious, relevant, fun. Learn more and order here.

Honeybird Weighted Blanket

I use one of these and it has been great through the pandemic . . . it's really helped me sleep. Sleep is magic. Learn more and order here.

Personalized Copies of 24/6

It's been so great to have people buy copies of the book for their whole team or whole family. Book Passage has been fantastic with their bulk discount orders as well as wrapping and sending for holidays. Let me know if you want to be connected with them. I am also offering personalized notes on stickers for you or your gift receivers. You can fill out this Google form for a personalized note, and order the book here.

ORDER BOOK

EVENTS

The Bigger Picture Salon, Dec17 9amPT/ 12pm ET

In this live virtual salon, host Gil Gershoni (Gershoni Creative) talks dyslexia and design with leather designer Bill Amberg, architect Julian Ogiwara, jewelry designer Sari Räthel and Kate Power & Kathy Iwanczak Forsyth (Amazing Dyslexic). Learn more and register here.

Book of Life with Anne Lamott and Rabbi Sydney Mintz, Dec. 17 4PT / 7ET

I've been enjoying the Book of Life online guided meditation and discussion sessions, and am really looking forward to Rabbi Sydney Mintz's conversation with author Anne Lamott. Register here.

On Being Midwinter Gathering Dec 21

A note from Krista Tippett: "As December has unfolded I’ve felt an aching desire to sit with the far-flung community that is On Being. We’re going to do that on Monday, December 21 — the shortest day of the year, the winter solstice — and draw on each other’s light. The Zoom Room will be wide open for as many as register, and so will Facebook Live: Infinite and Eternal, our digital spaces. You can register now and invite others, all are welcome." I'll be there.

Why We Need the Screen-Free Chanukah Challenge This Year

I really enjoyed author Corinne Yourman's take on my book 24/6 and the film The Social Dilemma, and her reminder that Chanukah is the perfect time to take some time off screens. Read here.

LISTEN: The Impact of The Chanukah Song

Adam Sandler's "Chanukah Song" is such a cultural touchstone for Gen-X and Millennial Jews. The first episode of the Primary Source podcast explores how the song came to be. Listen here.

WATCH: Dear Santa

This fantastic documentary, about the volunteers who answer children's letters to Santa, is totally charming, heart-warming and a love letter to the US Postal service. It was made by some wonderful Jews, my friends, Director Dana Nachman and Editor Jennifer Steinman Sternin. Learn more and watch here.

Best News Bloopers of 2020

I first saw this in Dave Pell's great NextDraft newsletter and laughed until I cried. Enjoy. Watch here.

To more light in these darker days.

Love,

Tiffany

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